Saturday, February 4, 2012

I know we’re all thinking Spring right now with this warm weather we’re having. But it’s only February so I’m not late in sharing this with you. Shortly after Christmas, my daughter-in-law asked if I would re-accessorize her fireplace mantel. Pictured below is a before of the fireplace mantel.

I’m sorry, I removed everything and then realized that I hadn’t taken a picture. I know all of us bloggers like to see a before. But imagine if you will a wall and mantel shelf with family pictures and candles. Using a few family pictures, this is what I came with.

She wanted something that could be changed for each season and with this you can easily change as the seasons come and go. I’m sure you will see this fireplace mantel again with each season as I’m sure I will be the one doing it.

Because they rarely use the fireplace, I placed a candelabra inside.

I’ve already tweaked the mantel when I was there the other day. Before you look, I forgot my tripod and I had the stabilizer off on the camera which caused the pictures to be blurry. I removed the black votive candle holder and replaced it with three canning jars.

Each canning jar has a numbered tag that I made with a candle that represents the number.

I filled the jars with those sticky balls that falls from a gum tree. They have plenty of them in their yard.

I do have to tell you this, the twins love having the candles lit at night and they always tell me when Mommy doesn’t light them.

I'm betting your daughter in law LOVED what you did with it. Actually she must of known she was gonna love what you did if she asked you in the first place. And I love what you did too, especially the canning jars with tags.

You did a great job. I'm learning that it's all about layering. I love the textural wreath. And how nice your DIL comes to you for help. I'm following you via Linky Followers and I hope you'll follow back. Also, please take a minute and visit Cottage and Creek and enter my first ever Choose Joy Giveaway. Drawing will be held on Valentine's Day. Have a great rest of the weekend :)LynnEmail: Lynn@nsytes.comwww.cottageandcreek.com

This turned out lovely! I love the changes you made with the candles too! The sticky balls are a great idea for filling jars or vases - I have them all over the place, so I think I'll collect some next time they fall!

You are so creative, my friend! I love everything you do. Your dil is so blessed to have you for her mom-in-law, I wish you were mine!;) I would invite you over to help me.:)Seriously, it's really lovely, I love that you use natural elements, white ironstone, canning jars and numbers. Love and hugs, Cindy